The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will start offering emergency Real ID appointments on April 24 for travelers who can prove they need to board a domestic flight within the two weeks for "life or death reasons" or "urgent travel plans.

Demand for REAL ID is still strong in New Jersey and across the country. Here's how you can set up an emergency appointment under a new program.

Travelers with life-or-death emergencies and those with urgent travel plans within 14 days can schedule a Real ID appointment starting on Thursday.